Incident number: 2452
Type of emergency: Structure fire
Incident date: 1/3/2024
Incident time: 9:05 a.m.
Address/location: 176 N. 23rd St.
Occupied? Yes
Owner: Greg and Rhonda Hudson
Probable cause, if known: Under investigation
Structure type: Residential
Construction type: Wood-framed construction
Estimated property damage: $53,279
Estimated contents damage: $37,295
Location/extent of damage: Kitchen and back porch
Hazardous materials involved?: No
Specialized rescues?: No
Vehicles involved: N/A
Injuries
Civilian: None
Responder: None
Fatalities
Civilian: None
Responder: None
Other information: The Battle Creek Fire Department responded to an occupied structure fire at approximately 9:05 a.m. Engine 4 and Engine 5 arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the rear of the structure. After a quick investigation, it was determined to be a kitchen fire, and both companies pulled an attack line and extinguished the fire. Car 3 took command, Truck 1 and Rescue 2 performed primary and secondary searches, Rescue 6 established a water supply and handled utilities, while E3 set up ventilation and became the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC). All occupants were evacuated safely and one was treated for smoke inhalation. The Fire Marshal and Fire Inspector were on the scene and the fire is currently under investigation.